Will and Lucas take a guided tour through the history of Arthur's animation, and are joined by filmmaker, animator, and artist Josh Owen aka Cookerzilla! This is a preview of a 90-minute exclusive podcast, one of our longest ever. For the full audio, sign up to our Patreon... Check out Josh's films, artwork, podcast, and more at cookerzilla.ca! Fol…

Will and Lucas finish their epic run-through of Arthur season 24 with a very busy character design in "DW's New Best Friend" and the appearance of a well-worn trope in "Freaky Tuesday." After discussing topics like a wrinkle in the case of the location of Elwood City and spanakopita, the guys reveal their favorite episodes of the season, as well as…

Will and Lucas are back to kick off Arthur season 24! The guys pay their respects to the art world in "George Scraps His Sculpture" before seeing the fist meme go full circle in "Arthur's Big Meltdown". Along the way, they chat about the show's most called-back moments and sneakers (among other things), spot a familiar face, and a certain condiment…

Yes, wrestling. Lucas and Will finally sit down to chat about their mutual shared interest besides Arthur, as they chat about everything professional wrestling! Unlock the full episode by subscribing to our Patreon... Don't forget to vote for us as Best Podcast before November 3: vote.thecoast.ca

Lucas and Will break down Season 23 and detail their top 3 episodes of the "season." Let us know your thoughts on the season, too, via email, Discord, or our socials... #TheEndofArthur Vote for us to be Best Podcast (voting ends November 3): vote.thecoast.ca

Lucas and Will are back to round off "season" 23 by discovering the connection between Arthur and Showgirls in "The Pea and the Princess" and actually complimenting Bud in "DW and Dr. Whosit"! The guys catch up on the movies and games they've been having fun with, plus chat about Canadian delicacies vs American snacks, improv, Doctor Who, and more.…

For the final installment of the series, Lucas and Will take on their most recent show as they find out more about Marc Brown's "follow-up" to Arthur, Hop! This is a preview of the full episode, join our Patreon to check out this and EVERY episode of For The Kids right now...

Will's good pal Genna Buck returns to the show to say farewell(?) to Ladonna and Bud in "When Duty Calls." The two get the chance to talk again about military representation in the show and how it deals with kids experiencing trauma. There's also a lot of fun topics, too, like the show's wacky timeline, MC Skat Kat, and Genna getting her brain brok…

Season 23 begins with Will and Lucas being joined by a spooky special guest in "Fright Night" as well as a returning minor character and new American in "Citizen Cheikh." The guys express their support for their local library workers before getting into sillier subjects like casting an Arthur Willy Wonka movie, Baxter family tree confusion, fake en…

Before they start the next season, Will and Lucas look back at the shortest Arthur season (so far) and give their top 3 episodes! Let us know what your favorite episodes were and what you thought of Season 22...

Lucas becomes Will's sensei as they discuss one of the shows that got Lucas into animation as a youngster, Naruto! This is a preview of the full episode that is now available for patrons; if you'd like to hear the whole thing, visit our Patreon and sign up!

Will and Lucas finish up Arthur season 22/the Arthur OVA by getting educated on environmentalism in "Muffy's Car Campaign" and statistics in "Truth or Poll." The guys find time to answer some emails and chat about Animaniacs, a world without cars, Nate Silver, the return of nightmare fuel, and reflections on the show's eighth anniversary. Thank you…

ECL becomes the Trapcast as Will and Lucas learn about the peregrine falcon in "Muffy's House Guests" and weigh the deliciousness of the Beet Burger in "Binky Can't Always Get What He Wants". Lucas evangelizes about Shyamalan and battles street noise, Will is confused by Warrior Cats, and the guys chat about Recess, mascots, the restaurants of Arth…

Will and Lucas learn if ants and worms can get along in "When Rivals Came To Roost" and can't stop rolling their eyes at "The Longest Eleven Minutes". This week features an extra-long mailbag, dream celebrity cameos, the Olympics, the return of minor characters, the Arthur version of WcDonald's, and more...…

A quick announcement about how to support the show during the Best of Halifax 2024 season and what the rest of the year will look like for the podcast. vote.thecoast.ca Nominate "Elwood City Limits" in the Arts & Culture section under Best Podcast Nominations end in mid-August; voting period is from September to October…

[sniff sniff] You smell good today! Will and Lucas find out more about the beloved 90's Jim Henson production, Bear in the Big Blue House, a show that Will has never seen before. For the full episode, subscribe to our Patreon page...

It's time for a new season of Arthur and one of the most famous episodes in the entire show! Will and Lucas have their gay rat wedding in "Mr. Ratburn and the Special Someone," and choose between Team Arthur and Team Buster in "The Feud." There's a lot to discuss about the cultural impact and controversy around this episode, as well as changes behi…

Will and Lucas report from inside and the great outdoors to give you their thoughts on the season of Arthur that was, including their top episodes of the season! What did they think, and what do YOU think of Season 21? Send us an email, reach out via social media, or on the Patreon Discord...

It's time to end both Arthur season 21, and dog & baby episodes, for good! Will & Lucas tut about dog behavior in "Invasion of the Soccer Fans" and have different reactions to a certain parody in "Pal's Big Itch." It's not all bad, though, because the guys find out about trashball, discover an upcoming Christmas movie with Arthur alumni, and answer…

Will and Lucas' assignment this week is to tell you all about one of their favorite new shows, Smiling Friends! This is a preview of the full episode. If you want to listen to the whole thing, subscribe to our Patreon and get access to dozens of hours of podcasts, early releases, and more...

It's a bright, sunny day, but why are Will and Lucas so bummed? Maybe it has something to do with the annoying characters in "The Lost Dinosaur," or maybe the amount of times they say the title word in "The Princess Problem." The guys power through and have some laughs chatting about their most hated Arthur characters, find out more about a real hi…

The guys are very excited this week because it's a double Tough Customer episode with a spotlight on the most underrated member in "Slink's Special Talent" and a trip to a haunted(?) hotel in "Take A Hike, Molly." Plus, Will gives an update on his experience with an Arthur board game, Lucas notices a few Seinfeld parallels, Backyard Survivor, the F…

Lucas returns just in time for Muffy to visit his ancestral homeland in "Muffy Misses Out," followed by Arthur learning about protesting in "Arthur Takes A Stand." The guys learn a lot about Representative John Lewis and his relation to the Civil Rights movement, as well as how his Arthur appearance came together, but there is also goofs to be had …

It's a time for a podcast that really makes Will and Lucas wag their tails, it's the 90's childhood staple, Blue's Clues! This is a preview of the full episode, which is now available on our Patreon...

Will is joined by fellow old-school Arthur fan Genna Buck as they critique Francine's lack of spy skills in "Francine & The Soccer Spy" and lament the failings(?) of community action in "Sue Ellen & The Last Page." Genna has some great observations about gender presentation on the show and casts a journalistic eye onto representations of the milita…

Will and Lucas take on the next double episode of the show with "The Master Builders"! Find out what movie got Will to go back to the movie theatre, what the guys think of the Planet of the Apes and Kinnikuman franchises, as well as gardening, the Aurora Borealis, profit margins, 3D printers, Habitat 67, and Potato.…

Will crawls out of his hermit hole to join Lucas in kicking off Arthur season 21, first with an all-timer Binky look in "Binky's 'A' Game" and take aim at the next vapid socialites in "Brain and the Time Capsule." Plus, the guys catch up on where the show was this season aired, Lucas remembers his own time capsule experience, Will gets hung up on H…

Yes, the latest season recap is here a little bit sooner now, thanks to the end of the first 7-episode season of Arthur! Will and Lucas are here to give you their thoughts on Season 20, plus their top 5 favorite episodes.

Although Will is under the weather, he and Lucas power through to finish Arthur season 20, as George channels Chris Jericho in "The Hallway Minotaur" and Ladonna gets creepy in "Ladonna's Like List." A familiar face is welcomed back as another gets a second goodbye, Arthur makes accessibility news, the guys consider their favorite American foods, a…

Lucas and Will are ready to rock the dragon as they discuss a cornerstone of their childhood, Dragon Ball! This is a preview of the full hour-long episode that is now available on our Patreon. Pay what you want and listen NOW!

Lucas regales Will with tales of Wrestlemania and Philly cheesesteaks and Will weighs in on the new Arthur digital short before they settle in for some best friend cuteness in "Prunella's Tent of Portent" and a chilling pre-COVID joke in "Mutiny on the Pitch". All that plus Calvinism, art opinions, another background character's confirmed name, and…

With Lucas living his Wrestlemania dream, Will tags in returning guest Hannah to help tackle the inner workings of the ear in "Lend Me Your Ear" and a very familiar Bailey escapade in "The Butler Did It"! Along the way, Hannah and Will brainstorm the next Arthur tattoo, dream about clementines, discover Mr. Ratburn's age, remember Moon Boots, and c…

Will gets the chance to talk with Cathleen Cusachs, the social media manager for GBH Kids, including Arthur! Cathleen talks about her background that led her into working in social media, what goes into creating an effective post/meme, her favorite experiences working with Arthur, and her own fandom for PBS Kids! Plus, a little bit more on the late…

Can we broadcast it? Find our for yourself as Will and Lucas work together to tackle one of the biggest kid's shows of the 2000s, "Bob The Builder"! This is a preview of the full 1-hour episode. For the whole thing plus dozens of hours of extra podcasts, join our Patreon!

After a bit of a chin-wag about manga, Lucas and Will get set for Bud in "Bud's Knotty Problem" and marvel at how cool Grandma Thora is in "That's MY Grandma!" The guys are happy to be distracted by tangents like children's books, shoe-tying techniques, the Funnies, schnitzel, the kale cauliflower tart, and Lucas' home remedy for a cold...…

Will and Lucas kick off with some quick Oscar thoughts and a tribute to Akira Toriyama before referencing Rashomon yet again in "He Said, He Said" and contending with the biggest animal hierarchy episode ever in "Bunny Trouble"! They also have a bit of time to chat about The Wind in the Willows, class pets, a late-game Arthur meme, and Will failing…

Will and Lucas chat about a surprising animation swerve in "Fern's Flights of Fancy" and re-visit one of the most popular shows of the 2010s in "Cereal"! The guys get a bit self-reflexive talking about their favorite podcasts and the most popular ones going , favorite cereals (again), a surprise cameo, and more. Plus, an ECL listener has something …

It's a big start to a new season, and a new era, of Arthur as Will and Lucas time-travel in "Buster's Second Chance" and get honest in "Arthur and the Whole Truth." Between emails, Lucas Mancini Day 2024, and big changes to the way Arthur looks and sounds, it's a jam-packed episode with lots to discuss, plus Lucas sounds off on Cleveland, the debut…

Almost in time for Lucas Mancini Day 2024, the man himself leads first-time-watcher Will through one of his favorite cartoons, The Amazing World of Gumball! This is a free preview; to listen to the full episode, and every bonus podcast we offer, subscribe to our Patreon...

Will & Lucas bid farewell to yet another era of Arthur by looking back on the season that was and noting their top 5 favorite episodes! What were your favorite episodes and did you like this season? Let us know via email or on the ECL Discord...

Will and Lucas bid farewell to Arthur season 19 with another double episode, "The Last Day." Not only is there a lot to discuss thanks to a new character with a celebrity voice, Ratburn appreciation, and a lot of old-school references, but the guys also get into spirited side conversations about the likes of da movies, Skibidi Toilet, and more! Plu…

The guys respond to a bursting mailbag (and an IRL gift) before identifying superhero homages in "Mr. Ratburn's Secret Identity" and seeing Arthur hit a new low in "Besties". Will and Lucas have a lot to say about how this episode relates to the latest Avatar Netflix news, as well as the upcoming Mattel movies and more. And who knows, maybe YOU can…

The new era of For The Kids kicks off with the long-awaited episode on everybody's favorite Christian kid's cartoon, VeggieTales! This is a preview of the hour-long episode. For the full audio and every single episode of our two side podcasts, join our Patreon...

Will and Lucas find themselves confused by a moral in "Francine's Cleats of Strength," and are astounded by what they find in "Little Miss Meanie." There's a lot to talk about here around "earning" money and representing the worst traits in characters you like, as well as sillier subjects like celebrity teeth and school announcements. Also, Lucas g…

Will and Lucas get some more time with a newer character in "Carl's Concerto" before staging a Hitman-esque caper in "Too Much of a Good Thing." The guys also discuss the Home Alone series, Lucas' amazing thrift find, Girl Guide cookies and snack vices, and a little bit of Bud-bashing...

It's the first ECL of the new year as Will and Lucas meet an old/new character in "Maria Speaks" and are once again charmed by amateur filmmaking in "Postcards From Binky." The guys also share their New Years resolutions and chat about Michael Mann, writing letters, and kids discovering radio. Plus, Will reveals a change to one of the Patreon podca…

As a special yuletide treat, Will and Lucas finally give a fair shot to perhaps the most popular children's show of modern day, "Bluey"! This is a preview of the hour-long episode; for the whole thing, subscribe to our Patreon for only one dollar a month!

After a surprise visit from a holiday figure, Will and Lucas settle in for a lovely present: A double Buster episode with "Bustery Isn't Buying It" and "One Ornery Critter"! The guys chat about the Arthur cast in Home Alone, the return of Martin Spivak, Will's parapsychology phase, animated characters' star signs, Fragrantica, and the debut of Carr…

As a special yuletide treat, Will and Lucas finally give a fair shot to perhaps the most popular children's show of modern day, "Bluey"! The episode is available exclusively at patreon.com/elwoodcitylimits, pay only $1 and get the whole thing right NOW! Thank you to all of our patrons and listeners for your continued support. Merry Christmas, happy…

Prepare yourself for what might be the worst Arthur episode yet, as Will and Lucas interrogate a potential influence on dog-and-baby episodes in "Carried Away" and get bogged down in alter egos with "Dueling Detectives!" It's not all doom and gloom, though, as the guys chat about Doctor Who, an enjoyable Word From Us Kids, another marital status ch…